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Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
License Description The primary focus of the Emergency Medical Responder is to initiate immediate lifesaving care to critical patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide life saving interventions while awaiting additional EMS response and to assist higher level personnel at the scene and during transport. Emergency Medical Responders function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Emergency Medical Responsers perform interventions with minimal equipment.
Licensing Agency
Iowa Department of Public Health
321 East 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 281 0620
steven.mercer@idph.iowa.gov
Active Status Active
Certification Certification required
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record Background check required
Education Specific course required
Exam Both state and third-party exams required
License Type Register with licensing agency
License Updated 06/30/2021
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